Canon G7X Specifications

By Mike Tomkins · Posted 09/15/2014

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)210 shots
Battery Life, Video40 minutes
Battery Form FactorProprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedNo

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp to 4x
Lens Mountn/a
LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)24 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual)8.8 - 36.8mm
Zoom Ratio4.20x
Aperture Rangef/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter
Integrated ND FilterYes
Normal Focus Range5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)12.7
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)556
Effective Megapixels20.2
Sensor Format1 inch
Approximate Pixel Pitch2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier2.7x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 3648 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 2880 (6.6 MP, Other), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second6.6

General

Size4.1 x 2.4 x 1.6 in. (103 x 60 x 40 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberG7X
Camera FormatCompact
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$699.99
Street Price$1,239.00
Date Available2014-10-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderNo / LCD
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolutionn/a

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect; Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie
Self Timer1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)No
Maximum ISO (native)12800
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)125
ISO SettingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction
Shutter Speed Range1/2000 - 250 sec
Bulb ModeNo

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (60p/​30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (30p/​15p) 1280x720 (6p/​3p/​1.5p) 640x480 (6p/​3p/​1.5p)
Movie File FormatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Movie File FormatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video OutYes
NTSC/PAL Switchable VideoYes

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connectionn/a
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlNo
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range DescriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T)
Max Flash Sync1/2000

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)6.6
Flash cycle time, full power6.2 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)14
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)4
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)2
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.20 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele)0.18 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.219 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.90
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.89 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.097 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)1.25
Startup Time1.7 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time1.4 seconds

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)
TouchscreenYes
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenYes
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderNo
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeVia Wi-Fi
Connections (extended)Micro HDMI (Type D)
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCYes

Miscellaneous

Notes & Features1"-type 20.2MP sensor, f/1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens, DIGIC 6 image processor, 1040K-dot tilting touchscreen, 1080p60 videos, built-in Wi-Fi.

Basic

Sensor size116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Weight10.7 oz (302 g) includes batteries